History

Tamil is an ancient and dominant Language of South East Asia belonging to the primitive Dravidian family with Rich culture , History and Literature. The Government of India has officially recognized Tamil as a Classical Language. It is no wonder then, that since its inception in 1971. The Department of Tamil in Guru Nanak College has been attracting thousands of students who opt Tamil as their First Language.
The Department offers Part – I Tamil as Foundation course for B.A., B.SC. & B.COM Classes. Since 2009, The Department also offers Basic Tamil as a Non Major Elective for Non – Tamil Students. Advanced Tamil is offered for Students who have studied Tamil as First Language upto SSLC.

Successive Heads of the departments

Prof. K. Govinda Samy 1971-1987

Prof. A. Ilamvazhuthi 1987-1994

Prof. T. V.Varadhan 1994-2007

Dr. K. Lakshminarayani 2007-2009

Prof. M. Siva Subramanian 2009-2010

Dr. M. Murthi 2010 to date

Mission

As Ph.D . Guideship has been obtained, special attention to enhance research activities in the Department.

To organise International seminars

To have interdepartmental, inter disciplinary academic activities

Vision

To Introduce the students to the rich heritage of Tamil literature , culture and history and thereby creating the Tamil consciousness in young minds

Enriching their creative and communication skills & sensitizing the students to socio cultural ethos of Tamil society

Cultivate moral and social values in the young generation so that the graduated youth shares and serves his/her knowledge with the society around to build a prosperous nation.

Objective

The Department has been functioning with the objective to inculcate the spirit of the language and appreciation of literature, to enrich creativity and to prepare the students to face examinations. As part of its co-curricular activities, the Department Association conducts competitions , arranges lectures and cultural events to sensitize students in socio-cultural aspects of Tamil language.

Staff Achievement

Dr.M.Murthi
Best RRC Program Officer ( Chennai Region) for the year 2012 – 13
Organised a Three Day National Seminar on Classical Literature with the grant of CICT,2014
Articles Published-25 , Compiled a Text Book, Associated With Media, Has worked as an ANNOUNCER (part-time) in AIR.

Dr.P.Vinayagam
Author of on Book & 8 articles. Conducted a Seminar on “ Chennai Lores “ and workshop on Poetry. Skilful in folklore & Theatre

Dr.J.Punithamalar
Author of Two Books & Ten articles. Motivates students in Cultural activities.

Dr.D.Sakthivel
Autor of 12 articles and 2 Books
“MAGUDAM AWARD 2017”, By News18 Channel for Best Social Work for his Organization ARIVUSUDAR educational service for the poor. . Conducted a National Conference on Babasaheb Dr.Ambedkar .
Editor of BeemanadhiMagazine.

Dr.K.Amaresan (Shift II)
Author of 2 Books &15 articles
Skilful in Folklore and Theatre, Street Plays.
Member of Editorial in Beemanadhi Magazine. Selected as Best Theatre Group to stage the Play in Thirupathi.

Student Achievement

With the guidance of the Department ,Five of our students have published their Collection of Poems

Kanneer Thekkangal, Muthukrishnan

Karuvarai kanavugal,Chinnapa

Kanneer vizhigal, Kannan

Vizhithedum vazhigal, Danalakshmi,

Ver mulaitha ulakai, Pachondi

Nam yedu a bimonthly Literary magazine is being brought out by the students with Baburaj as the Editor.
Secured Runner up Place in Podigai TV ‘Zhagaram’ Talkshow
Staged a Debate in Royal TV on the occasion of 70th Independence Day 2017
Staged a Talent Show in AIR , Youth Program, 2015.
Team of fifty students performed cultural programs in IBC TVon the occasion of Pongal -2016

Department Association Activities

.A HELP DESK is maintained in the department to give special attention to Slow learners. Students are encouraged to taken additional classes in the HELP DESK and have close interaction with the Teacher.
Teachers motivate and counsel the Students in the HELPDESK and have a close watch on the Students’ Progress

Eminent Personalities are invited in the Department to give motivational Speeches to the students.

Study Circle – Bharathiyar padippu vattam
A Readers Circle has been initiated in the Department to create awareness of book reading and intellectual activity among the students. Students share and debate their views on recently read books. Best Books are suggested and circulated among students to broaden their knowledge apart from regular Curriculum

Padaipaangam :
Padaiparangam is an innovative forum to bring to light the Creative works of Students.
Every week students gather on all Fridays and stage their creative works Poetry, short Story and articles for which constructive criticism and appreciation is given then and there. Students Read , discuss and Debate on Current affairs and various issues

Preparation of Online study materials for students
The Department Web Page www.kalloorithamizh.blogspot.in has a collection of all first year and second year syllabus and explanatory notes with education related web links

Educative films :
Biographical, historical, cultural Documentaries and short films are screened every month in the Department . Students watch and later discuss and critically analyze the content and making of the film.
Students are also encouraged to use all the online resources in the Department Computer
The Department also encourages and assist students in Publishing their Poems, stories and other writings, by

compiling , Editing their work

and find a suitable publisher

For aspiring students guidance is given in preparing for Competitive Examinations : TNPS & TRB